How far is Flint, MI from Auburn Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.1 mi
00h 44m
Flight
32.12 mi
51.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.1 mi
Kilometers
61.32 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Flint
19 mi
00h 22m
To Auburn Hills
19.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Auburn Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Auburn Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    29 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 24: Pontiac, Lapeer

    3091 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shimmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Auburn Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
35.7 mi · 94%
I 75 Business
0.8 mi · 2%
East Fifth Street
0.56 mi · 1%
I 75 Business South
0.56 mi · 1%
Shimmons Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

29 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 22m from Flint
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Auburn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Auburn Hills?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Flint and 19.1 miles from Auburn Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Auburn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Holly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly.

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 32.12 mi (51.69 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Auburn Hills

#2 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Auburn Hills (-83.2341, 42.68753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Auburn Hills. The current time is 10:00:16.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.